Funder: American Heart Association
Due Dates: June 6, 2025 (New York City) | Rolling (Nationwide, Food Insecurity, Loneliness & Isolation)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 per award; typical duration and number of awards not specified.
Summary: Supports organizations translating evidence-based research into solutions for healthcare access, food security, economic empowerment, and related social drivers of health.
Key Information: Open to both nonprofit and for-profit organizations; some opportunities require local presence.
Description
The American Heart Association's Social Impact Funds provide grants to organizations that are implementing evidence-based science and clinical expertise to address key social drivers of health. Funding is available for projects that improve healthcare access and quality, enhance food security, promote economic empowerment, or address a combination of these areas. Special initiatives target food insecurity and loneliness/isolation, particularly among older adults and caregivers. Opportunities are available for both New York City-based and nationwide projects.
Due Dates
- New York City: Applications accepted from March 3, 2025 (8 a.m. ET) to June 6, 2025 (5 p.m. ET).
- Nationwide, Food Insecurity, Loneliness & Isolation: Applications accepted year-round (rolling basis).
Funding Amount
- Award Size: Up to $250,000 per project.
- Duration: Not specified.
- Number of Awards: Not specified.
Eligibility
- Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
- Geographic Requirements:
- For New York City-specific funding, applicants must be local to NYC.
- Nationwide, food insecurity, and loneliness/isolation initiatives are open to organizations across the U.S.
- Project Focus: Must address at least one of the following:
- Healthcare access and quality
- Food security
- Economic empowerment
- Social drivers of health (including combinations of the above)
- Other Requirements: For some AHA research programs, applicants must be affiliated with a U.S.-based nonprofit institution. See AHA application resources for details.
Application Process
- Portal: Applications are submitted via the AHA Social Impact Funds Portal.
- Registration: Applicants must register as a user on the portal before applying.
- Application Materials: Complete the online application; additional materials may be required depending on the specific opportunity.
- Support: For technical issues with the portal, request assistance.
- Review Process: Proposals are peer-reviewed for alignment with AHA’s mission and impact on social drivers of health.
Additional Information
- Special Initiatives: Dedicated funding streams for food insecurity and for projects addressing loneliness and isolation in older adults and caregivers.
- Diversity & Inclusion: AHA encourages applications from diverse organizations and those serving underrepresented communities.
- Budget Flexibility: Award budgets are generally unrestricted among allowable categories.
- Resources: Applicants can access application guidelines, templates, and webinars.
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